Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Home and Garden Editors, Stefanie Hargreaves and Perry Atterberry FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "The Edible Flower Garden," "Secondhand Chic," and "100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden" * A Stitch in Time: Samplers, crewelwork, needlepoint, and more * The Wonders of Wood: Everything you need to create fine woodwork * Atta Boy!: An excerpt from "Good Owners, Great Dogs" * Home & Garden Bestsellers: "Organizing from the Inside Out," "The Not So Big House," and "Making the Most of Basics: Family Preparedness Handbook" * Home & Garden New in Hardcover: "Fall Notebook," "Shy Boy," and "Master Wristwatches" WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "The Edible Flower Garden" by Rosalind Creasy http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9625932933/entertainmentsit Your flower garden is not only beautiful to look at, it's quite tasty as well. In "The Edible Flower Garden," Rosalind Creasy shows you how to incorporate flowers into your dishes in surprising and beautiful ways. Another helping of hollyhocks, anyone? "Secondhand Chic" by Christa Weil http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0671027131/entertainmentsit Who says you have to be rich to dress like Ivana Trump? In "Secondhand Chic," Christa Weil shows you how to create a stunning wardrobe on a limited budget. Hey, maybe you *can* have champagne tastes on a beer budget! "100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden" by Carolyn Male http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761114009/entertainmentsit Tired of those sad, tasteless tomatoes you find in the grocery stores? Why not grow your own gourmet tomatoes? Author Carolyn Male offers a plethora of unique and tasty varieties in "100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden." A STITCH IN TIME **************** The lovely traditional art of embroidery demonstrated in Brenda Keyes's "Traditional Samplers" lends itself beautifully to attractive modern interpretations. Samplers, crewelwork, needlepoint, or combinations of all three fill the pages of these titles, and whether you've never even heard of a French knot or have embroidered birth announcements for all your friends' children, you'll find something here to suit your skill level. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/external-search/?keyword=needlepoint&tag=entertainmentsit THE WONDERS OF WOOD ******************* For some people, there is nothing like taking a fine piece of wood and turning it into an equally fine piece of furniture. Whether you are a seasoned woodworker or just starting out, we have a great selection of books you'll want to keep close at hand. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/external-search/?keyword=woodworking&tag=entertainmentsit ATTA BOY! ********* The only American to have ever trained with the legendary Barbara Woodhouse, Brian Kilcommons--who urges owners to be "fun, fair, and firm" with their dogs--knows of what he speaks. In this excerpt from his book "Good Owners, Great Dogs," newly available in paperback, Kilcommons offers training tips for getting amazing results out of your dog in three short days. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/external-search/?keyword=good+owners&tag=entertainmentsit HOME & GARDEN BESTSELLERS ************************* "Organizing from the Inside Out" by Julie Morgenstern http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0805056491/entertainmentsit It's about time! Julie Morgenstern has written an organizing book that covers a new way of looking at the task of organizing effectively without labeling or blaming the person behind the lack of organization. Rather, she says, people who don't organize just never learned how to organize, through no fault of their own--after all, it's not a skill that's taught in school. "The Not So Big House" by Sarah Susanka with Kira Obolensky http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1561581305/entertainmentsit When describing a favorite room in the house, do you find yourself using terms such as "expansive," "formal," and "spacious"--a marble foyer or a formal dining room perhaps? Or do the words "cozy," "intimate," and "warm" come to mind? In "The Not So Big House," respected architect Sarah Susanka and coauthor Kira Obolensky explore our affinity for the "smaller, more personal spaces." "Making the Most of Basics: Family Preparedness Handbook" by James Talmage Stevens http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1882723252/entertainmentsit Amazon.com customers can't get enough of this ultimate guide to practical preparedness that's packed with helpful hints and includes a yearlong storage program of 15 food and nonfood categories, encouraging readers to store what you eat, eat what you store, and use it or lose it. Y2K, here we come! HOME & GARDEN NEW IN HARDCOVER ****************************** "Fall Notebook" by Carolyne Roehm http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/006019412X/entertainmentsit The magic and mystique of the fall season are splendidly captured in this collection of recipes, crafts, entertainment tips, and garden projects. "Shy Boy" by Monty Roberts http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060194332/entertainmentsit Celebrated as "the real horse whisperer," Monty Roberts made his literary debut with The Man Who Listens to Horses--half autobiography, half introductory lesson to "Equus," or the language of horses. In "Shy Boy," Roberts returns with the story of a wild mustang he captured and domesticated using his renowned, nonviolent training technique. "Master Wristwatches" by Caroline Childers and Roberta Naas http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0847821919/entertainmentsit A visual history of the wristwatch--from its birth in the 19th century to the treasured time pieces on wrists today, "Master Wristwatches" is the perfect addition to the fashion fan or die-hard collector's library. ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Home & Garden section at Home & Garden
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